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	Ontario Tech Data Science OUAC DSM Remove	Ottawa Science des données- Informatique et mathématiques (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OWJ Remove	Carleton Engineering – Computer Systems OUAC CEC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses. A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in mathematics.	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	140	15	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Mathematics Statistics	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering
What it is	Data Science focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data to solve real-world problems using statistics, mathematics, and computer programming. The BSc&Mgt variant adds business courses alongside the technical ones, preparing you for leadership roles in data-driven organizations. This program suits people who enjoy both math and computers, want hands-on problem-solving skills, and appreciate learning how to turn raw data into decisions.	You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets by combining computer science and mathematics. Unlike a standalone computer science or math degree, you learn to write code, build algorithms, and apply statistical and mathematical theory specifically to solve data problems. This program suits you if you want technical depth in multiple areas and are willing to do paid work terms alongside your classes over five years.	You study how to design and build computer systems, combining software and hardware engineering with applications like artificial intelligence. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, giving you practical experience in industry while you study. It suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in computing and are willing to balance classroom learning with paid work semesters.
The door tomajors you reach through it	statistics	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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